Posted 12/8/2023, 2:04:20 PM
Putin to Seek Another Term, Extending Rule to Over 20 Years
- Putin announced he will run for another 6-year term as Russian president in the March 2023 election, extending his rule to over 2 decades
- Putin still has widespread domestic support despite the costly, unsuccessful war in Ukraine damaging Russia's image
- Putin previously amended the constitution to allow him to stay in power into his 80s
- Some analysts believe Putin launched the Ukraine war to boost his popularity before the election
- For the first time, voting will take place over 3 days in March 2023, including in parts of illegally annexed Ukraine